I am 69 and have been laid off for 18 months. I found a position I know I would like, but it pays $10,000 less than what I was making when I got laid off. I really need to work. How do I convince the interviewer that I am fine with accepting the lower salary, or how can I negotiate something in between?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Do they know your previously salary? I’m sure you can just say you are comfortable with that salary range and accept it

like

Tell them their range is where your prior role was as well so you are ok with it… they don’t need to know your previous pay history

like

I was in the same boat as you.

I am now making $20k lower. Steady pay but still looking for more money.

I counter offer for what I am making now.

Is your potential new job hybrid?

like

Do you already have the offer in hand? If not, I wouldn’t worry too much about the pay. 10k less than previous job is still more than no job at all. Also, they don’t know what you made previously if you don’t share. All you have to do is agree to what they are offering when time comes.

like

Maybe ask for a few more thousand and see

FINDING a position that pays less, and getting an OFFER are way different things. You do need to add some context, 10k less than 20k, or less than 100k is a huge difference. How bad do you WANT to work?? That's the real question you must answer.

Related Posts

Is getting the FRM (Financial Risk Manager) Certification worth it? I could see it opening many doors but should I just shoot for my MBA instead? Have about 3 YOE

like

Recently relocated to USA. Looking for a job in Private equity Accounting in California as Fund Accountant Manager. Any leads and also, how much salary should I expect?

I'm a computer science engineer, working in the Pharmaceutical RWE domain for 2 years.
Even though I like the impact that my job creates, I often find myself wondering if I can actually get to a high position (e.g. CEO, Director of DS dept.) for a pharmaceutical company being from a technical background.
Please guide me.

like

Hi everyone, I am working towards a career shift into management consulting, specialising in Strategy & Restructuring services to be specific. I am looking for a referral to a T2 firm within the Middle East if possible. Would love to connect, learn from your experience and take your advice on how to successfully land a role in the industry! (Currently based in Dubai)

like

Hi guys, I got an offer from x and i discussed that with my current. At 1st current said they can only give 30% increment. I said I can't stay with this cause i got 70% and expect at least 50%(as the 70% included VP and the current org don't have vp, they have bonus). Then they said they can do max 45%. I really wanted to stay here so I said okay to current. Then now hr called me and said they are matching the offer(no vp). What should I make out of it? What made them change their mind?

like
likehelpful

Anyone move from accounting to cybersecurity? Not necessarily to a compliance role but rather something moderately or highly technical. What was the process like for you? Do you enjoy it more than accounting? Interested in hearing about experiences.

like

Can someone please help me know what is this "gift perk" the comes under the head "Adhoc income" when you see the IT statement(under new payroll) ? This adds up to my yearly Income but I don't see that in my salary slip.

like

When is bonus paid. If someone resigns and serve notice period in Dec, will they be getting bonus?

like

Anybody here who gave interview for senior business analyst role in IQVIA?

like

Senior Program Manager / Director looking for EU based remote work. Planning to relocate back to the EU on a permanent basis in the next 4-6 months. Open to work & would appreciate any kind of referral!

like

I have a contact who is a hiring mgr at a company I want to work for. He told me he has an open role for me and set me up with 6 interviews over a 2 week period. They all went really well and HR said I’ll most likely be moving forward to a site visit. But now my contact has ghosted me. After I made 3 outreaches he had his aa schedule time for two weeks out. Why am I being iced?

like

Considering a jump from Chicago to New York. I truly love living in Chicago and how far this salary gets me but I definitely want to try to make it in New York.

The only problem is my significant other has a lot of negative opinions about New York. I ultimately want to return to DC but I feel like a few good years in New York would be really good for me. In terms of a place to live, where in Manhattan can I find a place that's similar to River North in Chicago?

likesmarthelpful

Anyone recently hired at Big 4 - are there still signing bonuses and referral bonuses? If so, what firm and how much?

like

Do you think it would be beneficial if I were to wait till after the new year to leave my firm since raises are communicated right after the new year and negotiate salary off a larger number or just leave now and stick to my salary requirements?

like

USI Insurance brokerage and consulting - thoughts? A recruiter reached out to me via linked in and I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on this company. They seem to have decent reviews on Glassdoor but I was hoping to get more insight into workload and comp. Thanks in advance! USI

like

Should I negotiate without any competing offers?

Company: Walmart Tech Labs
Location: Hoboken
Base: 150k
Bonus: 24k (16%)
RSU: 25k / year for 3 years

Offered TC: 180k
YOE: 3

I initially thought TC was 199k, but it’s actually 180k. Should I say something like “I was expecting 220. Is there anything you can do like a sign on bonus/raise base a bit to help get to 220?” To see if they can bump it up a bit?

I just don’t want to negotiate and get the offer rescinded.

like

Anyone from Nike willing to connect and lend me a helping hand with a referral for a role I have my eyes on?

like

Hi everyone, new here :D I am looking for a referral for healthcare/pharma/LS consulting in the UK. I can send you my CV via DM. Thank you

like

Hi techies

I am a python developer with an experience of 3.3 years. my current CTC is 7 lakhs.
How much salary can I expect If i switch now?

More Posts

Moving to Austin end of this year, with a new baby.

With ~$500k HHI and almost no debt, in which neighborhood can we practically afford a house? We do outdoorsy stuff (mtb biking, kayaking etc.) and also have a dog that likes to run.

Any suggestions are appreciated! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

like

Anyone joining on 22nd or 16th August received any onboarding email for day-1 ?

like

Hey everyone, I'm in the process of searching for a new sales or account management role particularly focused on mid-size or enterprise B2B sales positions and I’m also open to relocating. My back ground includes; 3+ years of quota carrying experience with a focus on consultative/ solution-based enterprise sales.

If anyone is currently hiring for a position within their company or is able to offer a referral. I would appreciate any help!

like

Anyone switched from big 4 tech consulting to big five banks? Would love to know which role you applied for and how, plus how’s the culture and WLB?

like

How is Ambit project in FIS for .Net developer ?

YOE - 7 year

Would it be a good learning project or not ?

Who’s your favourite CD in SG?

Does Uniqlo have the best budget plain t’s?

like

Hi, can any one suggest some good pg near bellandur or marathahali. With clean room , and not so clumsy rooms.

like

Hi fishes. I am a fresher and have been recruited as an associate consultant into tech consulting via campus interview. I join in a few months and my package is 7lpa fixed plus 80k variable. I plan to stick with EY for at least 2-3 years barring exceptional circumstances. How can I expect my salary to progress over this duration? Thanks!

like
like

acd: “would you do meth everyday for a year for ten million dollars? you'd be able to choose where you rehab for free and —”

ad: “i’d do it for one million”

likefunny

Hi guys I am posting this again I have offer of almost same package from Accenture and IBM . Accenture offering is very slight more but that's not my key consideration. Which company is better in terms of job security, work life balance. That's the top most factor I am considering. Learning and project and latest niche technology is the other important factor after first 2 factors .

like

Is TCS trying to retain people currently? As per my information, retention policy was put on hold after April. Is there anyone who was retained after April?

like

Hi fishes, could any one help me on how to withdraw of money and how much can be withdrawn ?

like

Do we have to return UPS, Headphones apart from laptop on the lwd at IBM GBS ?

like

£85000/Annum (Fixed)

Will it be too high salary to ask for a Manager(M2)-Data Analytics position in Deloitte Consulting UK?
If no, then will it be good enough for 3 people to lead a decent life in London (Like Hounslow or Milton Keyes) including a 2 year old kid. Traveling to London on daily basis.
If yes, then kindly suggest a reasonable salary range for this role.

like

Best practices to avoid burning out in FDD?

like

It's showing, 50members in this group.... congratulations all. 1st day 1st fifty ;-) all the best for tomorrow for Increment.

likesmart

Any recommendations for group therapists in NYC??

like

Additional Posts in Salary Negotiations

Im currently going through industry change.
Im a pastry cook with 4yrs experience and the average salary start for this position is now at $22/hr here in vegas, especially in the strip. But cooking/baking is not my passion. So im changing into veterinary medicine and im seeing that the starting rate for a vet tech is around $16-18. Why is that?? Why are people in the vet med industry being paid so low?? Something needs to change. Labor of love aint enough for the people in this job.

like

I received a job offer from company A and am currently negotiating salary. I have an interview with company B next week and know that they offer a higher base pay. There’s no guarantee that I will be offered a job at company B but my gut is telling me that company B would be a better fit for me. Should I accept the offer from company A, continue interview process with company B and then rescind my offer with company A if company B offers me a job? Will I be burning bridges?

like

I finally got a raise (after 10 years) from 45k to 50k with less than 10k in incentives while others who are just starting at lower positions make more than me..I want to bring this up but don’t want to come off in a bad way considering they finally gave me a raise this year.

like
like

What is the highest percentage increase you have negotiatied for an internal position? Wondering if all companies typically bump 5-10% for the next paygrade range or is there opportunity for 20-30% jumps.

likehelpful

Currently I work for a small company that does the construction of small cell utility poles and roof top sites for the major cell carriers like VZW, T-mobile, AT&T and so on. I am a project coordinator but I do everything under the sun. Created project tracker. Submitti bids, sourcing material, negotiating price on materials, handling post construction inspections, scheduling sub contractors, notifying stakeholders, coordinating with construction managers - property owners - building management.

Hi there. What is considered a good salary for a project manager?

like

Can anyone check the pay range for a position at CVS Health. I have the job req. Please and Thank you :)

like

I’ve been approached my by company that one of our large clients (who im currently project managing for) is looking for a consultant of sorts, and if they hire us, I’d be the first person asked to take on this consultant role. This isn’t something my company typically offers and would greatly change the scope of my role. Has anyone ever taken on a role like this? If so, were you able to negotiate a percentage of the consulting fee? Or was it a bump in salary during the project?

What's the best form of compensation to ask for and why?

My employers' CEO just announced that they just received $7 million from investors. He wants to use that money to offer incentives to employees that hussle and drive more revenue for the company. We're not sure what those incentives look like yet, but here are some post-announcement rumors from my co-workers:

Cash bonuses, raises, profit-sharing, company equity, 401k match, etc.

like

So glad I found this bowl. How do you go about negotiating your salary? I applied for a new role and was offered the job. But the pay we haven’t discussed yet. I never did this and heck I don’t know where to start.

like

I received an offer for a role that is a lot more money than I thought but I still want to negotiate and see how much more money I can get. What can I say if the salary is already above average for the role in the market and city I live in?

likehelpful

Hey guys,
Whats the compensation for walmart global tech software engineer 3 for nyc region

like
like

Got an offer for Sr. Financial Analyst for 85k & 10% annual bonus. What's a good counteroffer? I told the recruiter 95k-110k when I first interviewed. This position is 100% remote, headquartered in VA. I live in NYC. Have roughly 2 YOE.

Thanks.

like

Just received an offer with expected / standard salary for role but no signing or relocation bonus. They know I don’t have any other offers which is why I assume they didn’t offer any signing bonus - do I have any chance of getting one without “leverage”?

likehelpful

What is a good salary range for a Principal UX Designer with 15+ years of experience working in either Finance, Tech or Media industry in NYC?

like

Does anyone have salary information base for a UX Researcher at Meta?

like

What are tips for salary negotiations? I'm fairly new to my registered representative role so I'm not sure if that'll impact my ability to negotiate? Any insights or tips will be greatly appreciated.

like

Looking to understand the salary range for an executive level/managing account director at a large advertising agency.

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal